Coverage dated August 23, 2024

Date set for South Carolina's first execution in more than 13 years

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South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years.

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PBS NewsHour
Date set for South Carolina's first execution in more than 13 years (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Aug 23, 2024
PBS NewsHour's feed description
South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state's first execution in more than 13 years.
Herald Bulletin
South Carolina sets date for first execution in more than 13 years (opens Herald Bulletin)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Herald Bulletin's feed description
South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date for what would be the state’s first execution in more than 13 years. Freddie Eugene Owens will likely have the choice to
Fox News
South Carolina's first execution in more than 13 years set for next month (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Fox News's feed description
South Carolina will carry out its first execution in more than 13 years next month when it puts Freddie Eugene Owens to death.
Breitbart News
South Carolina to Execute First Inmate in More than 13 Years (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
South Carolina will execute its first convict in over 13 years after pharmaceutical companies resumed supplying lethal injection drugs.

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